New York Jets rookie TE Jace Amaro is struggling in his initial workouts. The no-huddle, spread system at Texas Tech is significantly different from the Jets' deeper pro-style playbook. He looked lost in three-wide packages and needs to polish his routes, in-line position, footwork and releases.

Fantasy Tip: Amaro may be overvalued in fantasy drafts based on his college history and raw talent. But if he loses any time to Jeff Cumberland, Zach Sudfeld or Chris Pantale, that's burying him further into waiver-wire territory. For keeper leagues, of course, he's an intriguing hold if you can sit on a TE backup.

Fantasy Tip: Gronkowski has been making progress in his recovery but will be held out to make sure he is healthy before he returns. Zach Sudfeld likely will start at tight end and can be viewed as a flex option.

Fantasy Tip: Dobson and Washington should receive consideration for a pickup in very deep leagues only, and Dobson's long-term value is much more attractive. Brandon Bolden's upside as a third-down pass-catching back is greater than Washington, and Bolden should become more involved once he gets over his knee injury.

Fantasy Tip: After an impressive preseason, Sudfeld got off to a slow start in Week 1 and the injury situation will not give fantasy owners anymore confidence. Look elsewhere until Sudfeld can get himself back into the lineup and get more than one look from Tom Brady.

Fantasy Tip: Gronk isn't expected to suit up in Week 2, either, and with Zach Sudfeld (hamstring) dinged up, the Pats may rely more on their receivers again. Julian Edelman, who had a big Week 1, should be snagged off the waiver wire immediately.

Fantasy Tip:Michael Hoomanawanui could get the start if Sudfeld and Rob Gronkowski are not able to play in the game. Hoomanawanui could be a low-end No. 1 tight end or flex option this week if he gets significant playing time.

Fantasy Tip: Sudfeld certainly made waves in the preseason, and fantasy owners were quick to take notice during draft season. But he is going to have to see more opportunities before he can be relied upon for fantasy purposes.

Fantasy Tip: Gronkowski likely will not play Week 1 even though he took part in practice this week. Gronkowski could miss another week or two while recovering from back and forearm surgeries. Zach Sudfeld likely will be the starting tight end for the team and should be a low-end No. 1 tight end or flex option.

New England Patriots TE Zach Sudfeld looks like a lock to enter Week 1 as the team's No. 1 tight end if TE Rob Gronkowski (back, forearm) starts the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Sudfeld is 6-foot-7, 260 pounds, which is almost the exact same size as Gronkowski. Sudfeld caught a touchdown pass the team's preseason game last weekend in the red zone on a pattern that Gronkowski has run before. Sudfeld displayed nice run-after-the-catch skills on another play later in the same preseason game. TE Jake Ballard is healthy and has been consistent in camp, too, and his role as a hybrid tight end in the past is similar to Gronkowski.

Fantasy Tip: Sudfeld is emerging as a sleeper candidate at tight end that's worth taking a shot on in the later rounds as a TE2. He's got a great QB throwing him passes in Tom Brady, and his size makes him a nice red zone target.

Fantasy Tip: Sudfeld is clearly now the No. 1 tight end in training camp, but it remains to be seen if it will stay that way entering Week 1. If Rob Gronkowski (elbow, back) opens on the PUP, Sudfeld will see extensive action in the offense. However, he's still a deep sleeper for fantasy purposes and is more of a TE3.

New England Patriots TE Zach Sudfeld has been running exclusively with the first-team offense in practice, and he has reportedly been catching everything thrown his way.

Fantasy Tip: Nothing is official, but Sudfeld has reportedly looked like the best tight end on the field. He could have deep, deep sleeper written all over him, as the team looks for an option to replace Aaron Hernandez.

New England Patriots TE Jake Ballard (knee) has slowed down over the last few days and was not moving around as before because he is still recovering from knee surgery. His absence has allowed TE Zach Sudfeld to perform well during practice.

New England Patriots TE Zach Sudfeld, an undrafted free agent from Nevada, reportedly showed impressive pass-catching skills and dependable hands during offseason workouts. He might be ready to compete for a spot on the 53-man roster given the upheaval at the tight end position in Foxboro during the offseason.